Blackburn, Simon
Truth: Ideas in Profile
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781257227
- author:
- Blackburn, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 12.7 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, History & Philosophy, Reference,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Truth is a complex and multifaceted concept that has puzzled philosophers for centuries. In this thought-provoking introduction, Simon Blackburn explores the main approaches to understanding truth and its relationship to various aspects of life.
The author examines how different perspectives on belief, interpretation, facts, knowledge, and action intersect with ideas about aesthetics, ethics, reason, and rational truth. He also considers the role of truth in religious belief and the ultimate nature of the cosmos.
By exploring these complex issues, Blackburn provides a clear and incisive account that sheds light on the practical value of understanding what constitutes truth. This book will illuminate your choice and stimulate your thinking as you navigate everyday life's challenges.
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